VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF is extruded from naturally colored, high viscosity VESTAKEEP® Care M40 G PEEK resin. The material is designed for 3d printing of medical devices with up to 30 days body contact. Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility of the base resin VESTAKEEP® Care M40 G has been tested following ISO 10993-1 recommendations for medical devices with up to 30 days of body contact and USP Class VI. A summary of biocompatibility test results is available upon request.Biocompatibility tests available for VESTAKEEP® Care M40 G:Delivery and packaging
VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF filament has a diameter of 1.75 mm (+/- 0.04 mm*). It is supplied on TROGAMID®-spools with 500g. The spools are packaged in double bags to facilitate transfer into clean areas.
The properties listed are for information only and only apply to the VESTAKEEP® Care M40 G resin used in the manufacture of VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF. The performance and the purity of any parts manufactured from VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF are highly dependent on any 3D- or additive-printing processes, or any other processing, to which the filament is subjected.
Only density and filament diameter apply to VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF directly.*Diameters are tested by a multi-axis laser gauge. The diameter is the average of these axis.
Typical Applications
- parts for housings and surgical instruments
- drug delivery
- Parts for functional units and durable medical equipment
- gear wheels
- Surgical handles and tools
Benefits at a glance
- Biocompatibility
- Biostability
- Sterilization compatible
- Lower stress-shielding effect
- Metal-free
- Low water absorption
- Resistant to chemicals Injection molding and extrusion compatible
- Good processability and machinability